Offer summary

Qualifications:

3–6+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, or machine learning., Fluency in Python, APIs, and platforms like Zapier, LangChain, or Retool., Ability to transform vague manual processes into clear, elegant solutions., Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders..

Key responsabilities:

Identify and automate high-impact, repetitive workflows across the company.

Build reliable AI agents, process automations, and internal tools that scale.

Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adoption and maximize impact.

Track time savings and report on ROI for every project deployed.

Job description

HappyCo is a company where people can grow their careers and work with like minded people, with no egos or politics. HappyCo is values driven and offers a flexible, supportive culture. Join HappyCo and Make Work Happy!

Your Mission

We’re hiring an AI Engineer to lead automation across our business operations. Your mission is to build internal tools and AI-driven workflows that reduce manual work, streamline key processes, and empower our teams to move faster and smarter.

You’ll work directly with leaders in Ops, Product, Customer Success, and Support to identify inefficiencies and design solutions using tools like Python, GPT, Zapier, Retool, and custom APIs. If you've ever dreamed of being a one-person “internal innovation engine,” this is it.

What You’ll Do

Identify and automate high-impact, repetitive workflows across the company

Build reliable AI agents, process automations, and internal tools that scale

Launch quick POCs, gather feedback, and convert them into stable production systems

Track time savings and report on ROI for every project you deploy

Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to drive adoption and maximize impact

Create and manage our internal “Automation Library” of reusable solutions

Stay on top of emerging AI trends and proactively propose new solutions

You’re a Great Fit If You...

Have 3–6+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, or ML

Are fluent in Python, APIs, and platforms like Zapier, LangChain, or Retool

Can take a vague manual process and turn it into a crisp, elegant solution

Write clean, maintainable code — even for internal workflows

Communicate well with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders

Obsess over time saved and love showing off your impact

Are deeply curious, humble, and biased toward action

Bonus Points

Experience building internal AI assistants or automating company operations

Familiarity with multifamily, SaaS, or operations-heavy businesses

Contributions to open source or AI tools

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

2+ manual workflows fully automated and in production

Measurable time savings across at least 2 departments

Positive feedback from internal users and clear adoption

Initial roadmap and automation dashboard in place

Application Requirement

Please share 2–3 examples of automations or internal tools you’ve built. We’re looking for passion, creativity, and real-world results. This is your chance to show and tell!

About HappyCo

Founded in 2011, HappyCo (happy.co) builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property data. Our flagship product suite 'Happy Property’ has more than 5 million units on its platform.

We’re everyday people with a shared purpose — improving the lives of others. Our team is made up of thinkers, talkers, planners, makers, builders and everything in between. Together, we’re turning our passions into happier communities!

When customers use our software, their communities get stronger. Our tools empower everyone in multifamily property management to improve their operations and maximize returns, which means they’re building better experiences for their residents. Learn more about our Product Vision here!

Our HappyCo Culture

HappyCo strives to build better communities. So naturally, we are dedicated to making our own community an enjoyable place that allows us do our best work. We’re devoted to building an inclusive, supportive culture that empowers each HappyCo’er to succeed and grow. To learn more about our culture, check out our careers page!

We Offer:

- Work from anywhere supported by a flexible company culture

- Opportunity to work for one of the fastest growing technology companies in the PropTech industry

- Unlimited vacation time

- Generous paid parental leave

- Competitive and equitable pay, including stock options

- Monthly stipends to support Wellness and Home Office expenses

Find out more about our US Employee Benefits here!

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that HappyCo upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status. HappyCo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please don’t reach out to us about our roles -- we’ve got it covered. We don’t accept unsolicited agency resumes and HappyCo is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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